๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-12

TIRzepatide for the Treatment of Obesity in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (NCT06802081)

TIRO-AF: TIRzepatide for the Treatment of Obesity in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a single center randomized double blind controlled study of patients (BMI โ‰ฅ 27 kg/m2) with obesity and Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) randomized to Tirzepatide vs. placebo. It is expected that the significant weight loss with Tirzepatide will result in improved control, management, symptom severity, and burden of AFIB at 12 months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (216) 559-7942

Email: ramseyj8@ccf.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—